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Antique Kurdish Runner 1900s
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Antique Kurdish Runner 1900s

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an attractive antique Kurdish runner carpet dating from around 1900. The carpet has a strong design with five stylised floral lozenges and a good colour palette of warm red, deep indigo, cinnamon borders and highlights in a warm gold shade. This is in good condition with a good even pile, and good ends and selvedges. The carpet would be a practical and attractive addition to a hallway and it is a great size measuring 416 cms long by only 92 cms wide. Cleaned and ready for use.

UK insured delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner Rug to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 08620571
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Horizontal colour variations across the red ground: hand-dyed wool in small batches.
Five geometric lozenge medallions: traditional Northwest Persian and Kurdish tribal weaving.
Madder red, cinnamon and indigo tones: natural plant-based dyes of the period.
Subtle asymmetry along the guard borders: village loom work done entirely by eye.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
416cm (163.78")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1088653
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Description
This is an attractive antique Kurdish runner carpet dating from around 1900.
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The carpet has a strong design with five stylised floral lozenges and a good colour palette of warm red, deep indigo, cinnamon borders and highlights in a warm gold shade.
Rams Head Antiques

This is in good condition with a good even pile, and good ends and selvedges. The carpet would be a practical and attractive addition to a hallway and it is a great size measuring 416 cms long by only 92 cms wide. Cleaned and ready for use.

UK insured delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Kurdish Runner Rug to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08620571
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Horizontal colour variations across the red ground: hand-dyed wool in small batches.
Five geometric lozenge medallions: traditional Northwest Persian and Kurdish tribal weaving.
Madder red, cinnamon and indigo tones: natural plant-based dyes of the period.
Subtle asymmetry along the guard borders: village loom work done entirely by eye.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
416cm (163.78")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1088653
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An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink.

Antique Kurdish Runner 1900s

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink. View VIII
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An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink.
Antique Kurdish Runner 1900s
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An antique hand-knotted Kurdish runner rug featuring a red field with five repeating geometric medallions in navy blue, ochre, and pink.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHallway Runners
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleKurdish Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Ochre
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Repeating diamond motifs, Latch-hook borders, Hooked octagons
  • SizeH 416 cm (164 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Kurdish tribal hallway runner originates from around 1900. Made from wool, the hand-knotted textile displays a vibrant red field adorned with five alternating navy blue and ochre geometric medallions containing stylised floral lozenges. Multiple decorative borders frame the central design, incorporating latch-hook patterns and intricate repeating motifs in tones of deep indigo, cinnamon, white, and warm gold. Visible details include a clean, even pile alongside intact ends and selvedges. The rectangular floor covering measures 416 cm high by 92 cm wide and 1 cm deep. Placed in a modern home, this practical textile suits a long corridor or hallway, bringing rich pattern and traditional warmth to interior schemes.

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Kurdish runner rugs from the early 1900s are hand-woven textiles created by nomadic and village weavers in the Kurdistan region across Northwestern Persia and Anatolia. They are characterised by robust wool construction, saturated natural dyes, and geometric medallion designs suited for long, narrow spaces.

These runners are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the warp and weft foundation. Weavers utilised symmetrical (Ghiordes) knots, creating a thick, durable pile dyed with vegetable-based pigments such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic antique tribal rugs exhibit slight asymmetry in pattern and dimension due to hand-weaving on portable looms. Examining the reverse side reveals clear knot structure without synthetic backing, alongside natural dye variation known as abrash.

A long tribal runner introduces color and texture to hallways, entryways, or narrow galley kitchens. The geometric motifs complement polished timber floorboards or neutral stone floors in both contemporary and period homes.

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a rotating beater bar to prevent fibre damage. Position a quality underlay beneath the rug to prevent slipping and uneven wear, and address spills immediately with cold water and clean cloth blotting.
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